They're both getting old and in a general decline, but still keeping up with an elite level. Will there be a point in their careers that Jimmy is better than LeBron? Or will he decline too much before it happens.
Was there already some point in time where Jimmy was better? Possibly 23'?
Will there be a point where Jimmy Butler is better than LeBron James?
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Jimmy definitely had a better season overall in 2023 than LeBron, though LeBron was substantially better vs Denver compared to Butler.
2019 is another season where Butler played better and/or more than LeBron.
2019 is another season where Butler played better and/or more than LeBron.
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I think he was possibly better in 23
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You could say he was better in 2023, but the argument might not be the most consistent given both were on a single working foot for three playoff series. Have always said that the Bucks series and face value stat of the Heat reaching the finals undersells how excellent Butler was in the RS (Miami being the 8 seed could contribute to this too).
Mogspan wrote:I think they see the super rare combo of high IQ with freakish athleticism and overrate the former a bit, kind of like a hot girl who is rather articulate being thought of as “super smart.” I don’t know kind of a weird analogy, but you catch my drift.